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Classic Space Sets

Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6783: Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022 Master Builder 1961 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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924 (487): Space Cruiser

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 Master Builder 2309 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1558: Mobile Command Trailer

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Master Builder 1993 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6892: Modular Space Transport

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 Master Builder 2123 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6827: Strata Scooter

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Master Builder 1203 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6827: Strata Scooter

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Master Builder 1143 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6780: XT-Starship

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder 2003 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6926: Mobile Recovery Vehicle

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder 1761 Views

Year Released: 1981BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Classic Space Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6980: Galaxy Commander

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Master Builder 2483 Views

Year Released: 1983BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1580: Lunar Scout

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Master Builder 1995 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6806: Surface Hopper

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Master Builder 1645 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1499: Twin Starfire

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Master Builder 1688 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

1593: Super Model

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Master Builder 1755 Views

Year Released: 1983BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

920 (483): Alpha-1 Rocket Base

February 2, 2021October 13, 2021 Master Builder 2235 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6808: Galaxy Trekkor

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Master Builder 1090 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6970: Beta-1 Command Base

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Master Builder 2946 Views

Year Released: 1980BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6849: Satellite Patroller

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Master Builder 1693 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6931: FX-Star Patroller

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 2683 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6928: Uranium Search Vehicle

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 1898 Views

Year Released: 1984BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

894: Mobile Ground Tracking Station

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 1306 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6950: Mobile Rocket Transport

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 2533 Views

Year Released: 1982BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6870: Space Probe Launcher

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 1569 Views

Year Released: 1981BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6820: Starfire I

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 1207 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

928 (497): Galaxy Explorer

November 24, 2020October 13, 2021 Master Builder 3354 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6901: Mobile Lab

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Master Builder 1319 Views

Year Released: 1987InstructionsBricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

1968: {Unknown}

August 28, 2020February 3, 2021 Master Builder 2209 Views

Year Released: 1985InstructionsBricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6880: Surface Explorer

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Master Builder 1844 Views

Year Released: 1982InstructionsBricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6861: X-1 Patrol Craft

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Master Builder 1267 Views

Year Released: 1980InstructionsBricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

918: Space Transport

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Master Builder 2521 Views

Year Released: 1979InstructionsBricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1526: Unknown

April 4, 2020August 16, 2021 Master Builder 3404 Views

Year Released: Instructions: View PDF | Download .io File BricklinkBrickset: 1526: the classic space set that never wasPhoto Credit: Brickshelf Gallery

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6809: XT-5 and Droid

April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 Master Builder 1839 Views

Year Released: 1988Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

926 (493): Space Command Center

October 22, 2019October 13, 2021 Master Builder 2371 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6883: Terrestrial Rover

October 22, 2019April 17, 2021 Master Builder 2184 Views

Year Released: 1987InstructionsBricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6927: All Terrain Vehicle

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Master Builder 2014 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6844: Seismologic Vehicle (Sismobile)

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Master Builder 1880 Views

Year Released: 1983Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6842: Shuttle Craft

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Master Builder 1899 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6872: Xenon X-Craft

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 Master Builder 1971 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6890: Cosmic Cruiser

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Master Builder 2434 Views

Year Released: 1982Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6841: Mineral Detector

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 Master Builder 2034 Views

Year Released: 1980Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6881: Lunar Rocket Launcher

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Master Builder 1931 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6823: Surface Transport

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Master Builder 1355 Views

Year Released: 1983Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6824: Space Dart I

September 30, 2019October 6, 2019 Master Builder 1897 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6882: Walking Astro Grappler

September 30, 2019November 18, 2021 Master Builder 1980 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6871: Star Patrol Launcher

September 27, 2019September 30, 2019 Master Builder 1499 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6846: Tri-Star Voyager

September 26, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 1739 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6826: Crater Crawler

September 26, 2019October 22, 2019 Master Builder 1704 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6804: Surface Rover

September 25, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 1685 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6929: Starfleet Voyager

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 2579 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6750: Sonic Robot

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 1968 Views

Year Released: 1986Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

889: Radar Truck

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 1899 Views

Year Released: 1979Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6952: Solar Power Transporter

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 3107 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6801: Moon Buggy

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 1642 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6803: Space Patrol

September 21, 2019October 19, 2019 Master Builder 1647 Views

Year Released: 1983Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6951: Robot Command Center

September 21, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 2306 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

897: Mobile Missile Command

September 14, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 2185 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6891: Gamma-V Laser Craft

September 13, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 2449 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6930: Space Supply Station

September 13, 2019November 18, 2020 Master Builder 2915 Views

Year Released: 1983BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6940: Alien Moon Stalker

September 12, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 3523 Views

Year Released: 1986Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6825: Cosmic Comet

September 12, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 1818 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6971: Inter-Galactic Command Base

September 12, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 3237 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

6985: Cosmic Fleet Voyager

September 12, 2019June 28, 2022 Master Builder 2882 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6972: Polaris I Space Lab

September 12, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 2694 Views

Year Released: 1987Bricklink

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EXPLORE MORE OFFICIAL SETS

6492: Hypno Cruiser
Medium Builds Official Sets Time Cruisers Time Cruisers Sets 

6492: Hypno Cruiser

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 Master Builder

Year Released: 1996BricklinkInstructions NONE 🙁

6090: Royal Knight’s Castle
Castle Castle Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets Royal Knights 

6090: Royal Knight’s Castle

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Master Builder
6871: Star Patrol Launcher
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6871: Star Patrol Launcher

September 27, 2019September 30, 2019 Master Builder
6530: Sport Coupe (City Car)
Classic Town Official Sets Town Town Sets Traffic Very Small Builds 

6530: Sport Coupe (City Car)

April 4, 2020April 19, 2021 Master Builder
1371: Spinosaurus Attack Studio
Jurassic Park III Medium Builds Official Sets Studio Alternate Builds Studio Sets Studios Town Sets 

1371: Spinosaurus Attack Studio

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Master Builder
6016: Knight’s Arsenal
Castle Castle Sets Lion Knights Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6016: Knight’s Arsenal

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder
918: Space Transport
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

918: Space Transport

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 Master Builder
6827: Strata Scooter
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6827: Strata Scooter

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Master Builder
1785: Introducing Crater Critters
Official Sets Small Builds Space Spyrius Spyrius Sets Unitron Unitron Sets 

1785: Introducing Crater Critters

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Master Builder
6833: Beacon Tracer
M:Tron M:Tron Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6833: Beacon Tracer

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 Master Builder
6664: Chopper Cops
Classic Town Official Sets Police Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6664: Chopper Cops

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 Master Builder
6276: Eldorado Fortress
Extra Large Builds Imperial Soldiers Official Sets Pirates Pirates I Pirates Sets 

6276: Eldorado Fortress

January 28, 2022April 5, 2022 Master Builder
6887: Allied Avenger
Blacktron II Blacktron II Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6887: Allied Avenger

October 5, 2019October 5, 2019 Master Builder
6808: Galaxy Trekkor
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6808: Galaxy Trekkor

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Master Builder
6823: Surface Transport
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6823: Surface Transport

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Master Builder
6078: Royal Drawbridge
Castle Castle Sets Large Builds Official Sets Royal Knights 

6078: Royal Drawbridge

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Master Builder

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